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Overview |
NSU | CBC | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 64% |
Admission |
NSU | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $108 |
Diversity |
NSU | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
NSU | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NSU | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Basin College is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (6,192 students vs. 5,783 students)
NSU vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or CBC?
- Norfolk State University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($5,752.00 vs. $5,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.4% higher at NSU than Columbia Basin College ($16,920.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than NSU ($11,421 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 8.7% lower than costs at Norfolk State University ($9,980 vs. $10,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Columbia Basin College (91% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 72.8% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($12,164 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or NSU .
NSU vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or CBC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CBC and NSU.
- Graduates from Columbia Basin College earn on average $1,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $36,700)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $31,000)
- CBC graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($108 vs. $320)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/